Poseidon’s parents are Cronus, the god of time, and Rhea, the Titanis mother of the gods
Poseidon’s father, Kronos, ate all of his children because of a prophecy that he would be slayed by his son. Rhea, his wife, managed to save her child, Zeus, and hid him away on an island until he grew up, and Zeus gave his father a potion that made him regurgitate all of his children. Poseidon and Hades then aided Zeus in driving the Titans out of the universe. They then divided up the universe, and Poseidon became the lord of the sky.
When the realms of the world were divided, Poseidon took the sea, and took refuge in an undersea palace, which just so happens to be constructed of nothing but coral and shiny gems!
Poseidon’s symbols are the Trident and the dolphin.
Poseidon’s name, translated from Greek to Roman, is Neptune.
Poseidon is sometimes referred to as the god of horses.
Poseidon was in love with a maiden and sought her out to grant her any wish that she wanted. She wished to be an invincible male warrior Caeneus. Poseidon granted her wish and Caeneus was born.
Poseidon fell in love with a sea goddess, Amphitrite and sought her hand in marriage. She fled, and hid and was later convinced by Delphin, the dolphin god, to marry Poseidon.
Poseidon once had a dalliance with Medusa, giving birth to the winged horse, Pegasus, and Demeter, his sister, with whom he fathered a horse, Arion. He also once fathered a Cyclops, Polyphemus, with Thoosa.
Poseidon has had many children, one with his wife, Triton. His wife, Amphitrite is the queen goddess of the sea and is sometimes known as one of the fifty Nereides. He had a lot of children and is in the running with Zeus for the most children.
Poseidon's undersea palace, as depicted here, was said to be constructed of corral and gems.
Poseidon is shown here, brightening the sky.
This picture is relevant to the page because Poseidon was also known as the god of horses.
This is a sketch made of Poseidon with his trident riding two horses that appear to have fish tails. Could this be the artist's representation of sea horses?
Description of Music: This music represents Poseidon becoming angered by something, perhaps an intruder on his land. The thunder is sort of a dramatic start off to the large band that starts after it. The band represents an epic encounter between Poseidon and the intruder. The silence at the end for a few seconds is something to make you think; did Poseidon win his encounter, or did the intruder?
Explanation of colors: I used this blue water font to accent Poseidon being the god of the sea.
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Amazing Poseidon Facts
COberlander Dramatic Writing
Description of Music: This music represents Poseidon becoming angered by something, perhaps an intruder on his land. The thunder is sort of a dramatic start off to the large band that starts after it. The band represents an epic encounter between Poseidon and the intruder. The silence at the end for a few seconds is something to make you think; did Poseidon win his encounter, or did the intruder?
Explanation of colors: I used this blue water font to accent Poseidon being the god of the sea.
Works Cited:
www.bing.com
http://gogreece.about.com/cs/mythology/a/mythposeidon.htm
http://www.theoi.com/Pontios/Amphitrite.html
www.google.com
http://mythweb.com/gods/Poseidon.html
http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/entries/caenis.html